Given the state of things, it’s easy to feel like you’re the only one who “gets it” and to despair. If we’re operating primarily by pride, we will isolate ourselves and have no hope. However, the Gospel truth kills our pride and opens your eyes to the reality that there are many other faithful saints, and that you are united to them in brotherhood in Christ. Rather than despair, this brings us to gratitude to God. In this study we’ll look at how Paul exemplified these ideas in his greeting to the Colossian church.

Join me as I walk through Colossians 1:1–3 using the T.H.I.N.K. Method of Biblical Study. Get a taste for how this method works and how it can enrich your own time in the word.

• How the T.H.I.N.K. Method works

• The background of the book of Colossians

• Paul's big idea in Colossians 1:1–3

• How pride causes isolation and keeps you from gratitude

• How the Gospel solves our pride problem and leads to gratitude

• How to be more grateful in every arena of life

• Some Christian brethren Joel Settecase is grateful for right now.

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